The Dodgers are using Skip Schumaker in center field with both Matt Kemp (ankle) and Andre Ethier (ankle) unable to play the field, but they're preparing some possible backup options. Mattingly said that Van Slyke is the "more viable option," while Gordon could be used "in an emergency." Carl Crawford and Yasiel Puig have experience in center field, but Mattingly wants to keep them at the corner spots.

Adam Wainwright limited the Pirates to one run on three hits and no walks over seven innings in Thursday's 9-1 win over the Pirates.

He notched nine strikeouts. Wainwright left a fastball over the plate that Pedro Alvarez hit out in the fifth, but he was otherwise in total control, throwing nasty curveball after nasty curveball. The righty tossed 105 pitches over his seven frames before Carlos Martinez and Trevor Rosenthal mowed down the Bucs in the final two innings. Waino is in line to pitch again in Game 5, if necessary.

A.J. Burnett was lit up for seven runs over just two innings in Thursday's loss to the Cardinals.

Burnett got through the first two innings unscathed, but he came unglued in the third, allowing eight straight runners to reach base without recording an out. He allowed six hits, walked four and didn't strike out a batter in a start for the first time since 2004. Burnett is in line to pitch Game 5 if the series lasts that long.

Carlos Beltran belted a long three-run homer in Thursday's win over the Pirates.

Beltran rocked a 443-foot shot off the facade in the right-field upper deck to get the scoring going in what turned out to be a seven-run third inning for the Cardinals. It was Beltran's only hit in five trips to the plate, but the Cards will take it. Beltran now has 15 home runs in his career, tying him with Babe Ruth. He's played in 35 playoff games.

Pedro Alvarez blasted a solo homer in Thursday's loss to the Cardinals.

Alvarez took Wainwright's first pitch of the fifth inning into the upper deck in right field. Unfortunately for the Pirates, it was the lone run and one of only four hits on the day. Andrew McCutchen had a pair of base knocks and Justin Morneau also had a hit for the Bucs.

Cespedes tested his right shoulder Thursday by throwing and apparently came out of it fine. He'll at least be in the lineup as the DH for the season opener, but the A's are hoping he can play the outfield.

Cabrera's hip/abdominal/groin injury is playable, but he's obviously not 100 percent. It's hard to imagine the Tigers' lineup without him, but Leyland will consider using a pinch-runner in the late innings if it puts them in position to win.

That offer would give Cruz a one-year contract in the $13.5 million-$14 million range if he chooses to accept it. If he declines and signs elsewhere, the Rangers would net draft pick compensation. Cruz batted .266/.327/.506 with 27 home runs and 76 RBI over 109 games this season and served a 50-game suspension for his ties to Biogenesis.

Ross is expected to be 100 percent in time for spring training. The 26-year-old had a mini-breakout this season, posting a 3.17 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 119/44 K/BB ratio over 125 innings. He figures to be a popular target in the late rounds of fantasy drafts next year.

Gattis has slowed down a bit since the All-Star break, but he produced five homers and an .808 OPS against southpaws for the year. That's enough for him to get the nod in the outfield, with B.J. Upton taking a seat on the bench. The Braves' lineup: Jason Heyward CF, Justin Upton RF, Freddie Freeman 1B, Gattis LF, Brian McCann C, Chris Johnson 3B, Andrelton Simmons SS, Elliot Johnson 2B, Kris Medlen P.

Orioles activated RHP Eric Beaulac from the 15-day disabled list; sent him outright to Triple-A Norfolk.

The move clears him from the 40-man roster. Beaulac was only added in September in order to potentially provide some flexibility for a possible postseason run. The 26-year-old has been sidelined with a torn labrum in his right hip.

Robles cleared waivers and is no longer on the Phillies' 40-man roster. The 24-year-old had a nice season in Triple-A and allowed one earned run in 4 2/3 innings in three appearances as a September call-up.

Miner filled Kyle Kendrick's spot in the rotation to finish the season, but the Phillies mostly viewed him as a placeholder. The 31-year-old posted a 4.40 ERA and 20/17 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings in three starts and 13 relief appearances with Philadelphia this season.

The move clears Martinez from the 40-man roster. The 31-year-old batted .175 (7-for-40) in 29 games with the Phillies this season and now owns an ugly .187/.234/.261 batting line over 396 plate appearances in the majors.

The move clears him from the 40-man roster. Prince had two stints with the big club before the All-Star break, but he spent the majority of the season in Triple-A, batting .237/.338/.368 with 11 home runs and 53 RBI in 115 games.

Brewers activated INF Taylor Green from the 60-day disabled list; sent him outright to Triple-A Nashville.

Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Green has the right to decline the option and choose free agency, though the Brewers would prefer to keep him. The 26-year-old didn't play this season due to hip surgery.

Thornton is the proven reliever, but he's given up 22 hits and struck out just nine in 15 1/3 innings since coming over from the White Sox. The Red Sox will try Doubront instead and hope that his success starting carries over to the pen. They'll have three left-handed relievers in all, with Craig Breslow and Franklin Morales also occupying spots.

Gamel got waived by the Brewers on Wednesday in the midst of his rehab from right knee surgery. He was once considered a promising young slugger, but the 28-year-old hasn't played in a major league game since early 2012.

Butler posted a promising .291/.395/.437 batting line with 12 home runs and 51 RBI in 119 games this season at the Triple-A level. The 27-year-old will serve as organizational outfield depth for St. Louis.

Snider batted .157/.189/.294 over the final two months of the season. The other notable absence from Pittsburgh's Division Series roster is catcher Tony Sanchez. The best-of-five begins Thursday evening in St. Louis.

It had been bothering him since August. An MRI taken near the end of the regular season came back negative and the Rangers fully expect Darvish to be 100 percent healthy when spring training opens next February in Arizona. The 27-year-old righty boasts a 3.34 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 11.2 K/9 in his first 401 major league innings.

"Could Craig play this postseason? Yes," Mozeliak told CBS Sports 920 in St. Louis. "Is it a high probability that he plays? No." Craig missed the final four weeks of the regular season with a Lisfranc injury and is making steady but slow progress in his rehab. Matt Adams is serving as the Cardinals' starting first baseman.

League got a three-year, $22.5 million contract last offseason and was the Dodgers' closer on Opening Day, but he was lapped on the bullpen depth chart after posting a 5.30 ERA in 54 1/3 innings this season. Carlos Marmol, Edinson Volquez and Jerry Hairston Jr. are also absent from the Dodgers' roster for the NLDS. Dee Gordon, Chris Withrow, Chris Capuano and Scott Van Slyke made the cut.

But he'll probably be limited to a pinch-hitting role in Los Angeles' best-of-five with the Braves. Ethier tested his ankle with some light baserunning Wednesday and reported no major issues. He could return to the starting lineup if the Dodgers advance to the NLCS.

Price was brilliant in the Rays' Wild Card tiebreaker victory over the Rangers on Monday, allowing just two runs over nine innings. He'll be looking for an encore performance Saturday evening at Fenway Park. Matt Moore is starting in Game 1 on Friday afternoon.

David Price was used in Monday's tiebreaker against the Rangers and Alex Cobb started Wednesday night's American League Wild Card Game in Cleveland. So it'll be Moore opening the Rays' best-of-five with Boston. The 24-year-old left-hander posted a 3.29 ERA and 143 strikeouts in 150 1/3 innings during the regular season.